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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1880
Page
2
A fragmented 19th century column by Jas P Sawtell in a southern newspaper includes religious tax figures and a humorous note on eggs and mules, plus editorials on tobacco, teetotalism, and a monument. It quotes comments on railway monopolies, a Georgia river incident, and education concerns in small Georgia settlements aiming to attract residents.
A winter scene along the upper Hudson shows a small movement of floating ice while Friday's thaw opened river traffic with barges as far north as Albany. Lake Ontario steamers run daily. Europe reports first century thaw in Swiss lakes and Lake Zurich outflow, with unusually mild mountain weather and heavy snow in France.
A detailed schedule for a Sunday School Convention hosted by Cotton Bill Baptist Church starting Friday before the 6th Sabbath in February 1880. It lists an introductory sermon by Rev. Thos Muse, readings from letters, reports, committee appointments, and various discussion topics on Sunday School work. The text notes transportation by railroad to Murray Station and urges delegates to bring school statistics.
The correspondence to Hon. B B Lewis from Jan 16 1880 explains that a vintner may sell wine made from his own grapes at two places without a special liquor tax and that agents handling orders for their principal do not incur the tax. It notes the broker boom in New York with Vanderbilt and Gould profits, highlighting capital flows fueling speculation.
Fort Gaines hosts a Clay County teachers meeting at the courthouse on Batchday the 21st to discuss important educational matters. The session begins at 10 AM with remarks from Reviroe and Speight as well as reports on local school needs and book adoption.
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